KVM Switch HDMI or DP ?

sithlord · 15 Feb 2018 at 13:41

Thinking of upgrading my old KVM switch.

Whats better a HDMI switch or a Display port one ?

Any recommendations ?

varkanoid · 15 Feb 2018 at 15:02

There shouldnt be any difference unless you are intending to use a 4k monitor then get the DP one.

Habakkuk · 15 Feb 2018 at 19:00

Displayport should have better future-proofing, HDMI has wider availability, but they both carry audio if that's a concern.

Rroff · 15 Feb 2018 at 19:06

HDMI KVMs have wider availability and cheaper but DP ones are a better bet for higher resolutions and refresh rates (also could be some considerations of HDCP support - some HDMI ones claim they have it but you never get it working - though shouldn't be the case with decent brands).

I actually gave up on the video side for non-server use as the video always seems to have some compromise and likewise audio and just use a keyboard/mouse switch and swap inputs on my monitor OSD instead which is a bit of a pain but better compatibility and performance.

sithlord · 16 Feb 2018 at 13:10

Habakkuk said:
Displayport should have better future-proofing, HDMI has wider availability, but they both carry audio if that's a concern.

Thanks yeah I didn't know Display port carried audio also. You only ever hear it mentioned with HDMI.

Thanks for the info guys.